Laowa FFII 90mm F/2.8 CA-Dreamer Macro 2X | ISO 100, F/8, 1/60sec If you’ve ever photographed subjects close up, one of the first frustrations you’ll encounter is a lack of depth of field in your subject – a razor-thin line of sharpness that can be difficult to place exactly where […]
No studio, no flash? No problem! Here are 3 gorgeous natural lights (read: sunlights) that will enhance your portraits and create wonderful atmospheres. Front light illuminates evenly and softens skin texture. Sony a9 + 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 400mm, f/5.6, 1/4,000sec, ISO 320. 1.Front Light If you want to light up […]
Three immersive days of conversation, inspiration and community with some of the leading voices in photography and printing. Take a deeper dive into the world of FineArt Printing and Photography. Hear from artists, photographers, master printers and innovative creatives working at the nexus of FineArt! Making Your Best Prints: ICC […]
Smart Shooter 4 TTL QR and Barcode Reader Smart Shooter 4 PRO has the ability to scan a photo and detect if it contains a barcode or QR code, and extract the text information from it. This text can then be used as part of the filename when saving […]
Every year Spring comes with an explosion of flowers blooming all over, a breath-taking sight to behold. However, to capture their delicate beauty exactly as we see it can put to the test even the most experienced photographers among us. Choosing the right filter here can make the different between […]
Original article on Tamron USA There’s nothing quite like the golden hour. But if your sunset and sunrise photos never seem to turn out the way you want, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s discuss the basics about how to set up your camera, choose the right lens, and […]
Do you need a fresh, professional-looking portrait for social media, work… or your LinkedIn or Tinder profile? Why not do it yourself! Here are four gorgeous self-portrait styles that you can achieve with ease, today, at home! First impressions are everything in this modern era of instant communications, so you […]
LLight pollution is a real issue to deal with when shooting the night sky. In fact, when capturing a starry sky, the amount of light pollution from light sources, like the shimmering illuminations from the city below in the distance, could make the sky look too bright, drown out the light from the stars, and create […]
Images by Zhang Tianhang Although they’re far less cooperative than human subjects, pets are some of the most fun subjects to photograph. Pet photography has quickly become an extremely popular genre. But even if you’re not passionate about it, knowing how to photograph pets is a good way to practice […]
I found some beautiful ice formations created by frigid -16 conditions, so I asked a friend to step in as a model for my shot. Before bringing her into the frame, I took 5 focus-stacked images of the scene, starting with the first focus point close to the camera and […]
